KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
1,577 km
980 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
1,577 km
980 mi / 851 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

KWI SAH
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code KWI SAH
ICAO Code OKKK OYSN
City Kuwait City Sana'a
Country Kuwait Yemen
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Aden
Elevation 206 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 15.480000, 44.220000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 1,577 kilometers (980 miles / 851 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Kuwait with Yemen. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:07 in Kuwait City, it's 17:07 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,010 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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